Re: Hybrids are coming...get your name on the list
On Thu, 27 May 2004 04:19:18 -0400, "Ignignokt"
<inet_user@hotmail.com> wrote:
>Steve Bukosky wrote:
>> I find
>> the AWD without locking axel is ineffective when the going gets tough.
>> Why would Subaru put limited slip on the Outback and not the Forester
>> where such a feature would be expected?
>
>My XT has a limited slip differential on the rear axle, though I'm not sure
>of exactly what variety. Since you've indicated a distate for the turbo,
Yes, I might be out of date with my objection. My Forester is a 2002
and I think I got caught up in the AWD sales hype. In fairness, I
have taken it through some deep snow and had a blast. However, I once
got stuck where only two diagonal wheels would move. I used to have
that problem plowing airport runways with an old Jeep CJ5. I learned
the importance of axel locks then.
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